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Kanazawa Geisha: Beyond the Performance

1 hour

Easy

Step into the hidden heart of Kanazawa’s geisha culture with "Beyond the Performance"—an exclusive 1-hour encounter designed for those who seek depth over spectacle.

Go beyond the stage and into the heart of the Willow World.

Most travelers only glimpse geisha from afar. This intimate 1-hour experience invites you into a privately reserved teahouse in the tranquil Nishi Chaya District, offering a rare and respectful encounter with Kanazawa’s living geisha culture.


Experience Highlights

・Traditional Dance & Conversation

Enjoy an elegant geisha dance performance, followed by an open conversation about her artistry, training, and daily life—guided in an accessible, welcoming way.

・Ozashiki-asobi (Teahouse Games)

Take part in classic teahouse games that showcase wit, etiquette, and playful interaction—an essential part of geisha culture.

・Tea & Seasonal Wagashi

Relax with premium Japanese tea and beautifully crafted seasonal sweets in a refined, private setting.


Designed for culturally curious travelers, this small-group experience offers depth without formality.

Not just a performance but a personal cultural encounter.

What's included?
    • Geisha performance (traditional dance)
    • Private teahouse venue fee
    • Cultural interaction with a geisha (conversation & teahouse games)
    • Japanese tea
    • Traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi)
    • English-speaking guide or interpreter
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • Private tour (this is a shared group experience)
      Please note
        • Wheelchair access is not available.
        • Guests will be required to remove their shoes inside the teahouse.
        • Seating is tatami-style, however tatami chair seating is available upon request.
        What to bring